On February 19, 2025, in suburban Detroit, three children were discovered living in deplorable conditions after being “basically abandoned” by their mother for several years. The children, aged 15, 13, and 12, were found alone in a home filled with trash and feces, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
- Three children abandoned in Detroit home
- Mother lived elsewhere, minimal contact
- Conditions included trash and feces
- Children may have lived alone for years
- Father lost contact while in prison
- Kids are improving with medical support
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard reported that the mother had little contact with her children and is now in jail as prosecutors consider charges against her.
The alarming discovery was made when a landlord contacted police about unpaid rent and suspected issues at the property. Upon arrival, officers found conditions so severe they needed to wear hazmat suits. Trash was reportedly piled up to four feet high, and human waste covered many surfaces within the house.
According to Sheriff Bouchard, the oldest child indicated he had left the house only twice during this time—once simply to feel grass underfoot. The sheriff described how these children lived in fear of leaving their home due to their circumstances.
- The children may have been living alone for over four years.
- Their father lost contact while incarcerated and was barred from seeing them upon release.
- Delivery drivers occasionally dropped off food but were unaware of the children’s presence inside the house.
Since being rescued, the children have begun receiving medical attention and support for hygiene needs. Sheriff Bouchard noted that they are making significant progress just days after their ordeal came to light. This case has raised serious concerns regarding child welfare and parental responsibility.
This incident underscores critical issues surrounding child abandonment and neglect. As investigations continue into the mother’s actions, community support is mobilizing to assist these vulnerable children as they begin to heal from their traumatic experiences.
